Blackwell vows to return
21 Apr 2007 - 12:34:21
Luton Town manager Kevin Blackwell is determined to lead the Hatters back into the Championship next season after their relegation was confirmed by Friday's 1-0 defeat at Derby County.
The former Leeds United boss only took charge of the club last month, but is upbeat about his side's long-term chances.
He said: "Was it an impossible job when I took over? Let us say I am just 26 days into the job and it has been interesting.
"I know coming straight back up after relegation will be difficult for us because it is not the norm for teams to bounce straight back and we will be seen as a scalp in League One next season.
"But let me tell you, it hurts to be relegated and I have not come to Luton Town to sit in the lower echelons of English football.
"The new chairman is a dynamic chairman with a business brain who has high demands of the players, but I know there is application and no little skill at the football club - we just have to add some experience."